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NY S01997
Bill
Status
1/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
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Requires counties to file proposed plan amendments with the director for approval before any changes to approved county plans for elderly services become effective, including changes in service delivery.
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Establishes a 60-day timeline for the director to approve plan amendments after receiving completed documentation.
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Mandates the director establish timelines for community input from stakeholders, service providers, and seniors during plan review, and consider such comments as basis for approval decisions.
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Requires plan amendments to include detailed analysis of how many seniors would be affected, demographic projections, financial sustainability, potential service diminishments, and cost comparisons for new or changed initiatives.
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Authorizes the director to issue binding program instructions to area agencies and service providers regarding approved plans and amended plans.
Legislative Description
Relates to procedures for amendments to county plans for improving the availability of community services to the elderly; requires approval of director for amendments; requires opportunity for input from stakeholders, service providers and the elderly.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGING
1/4/2012